The Price of Life: The true story of an Australian held to ransom for 462 days.
Written by Nigel Brennan, Nicole Bonney and Kellie Brennan.
Captured by terrorists, kept in solitary confinement, guarded by men with AK47s and little respect for life.
Could you survive it?
Bundaberg photojournalist Nigel Brennan travels to Somalia with Canadian reporter Amanda Lindhout. They are abducted by a criminal gang, that puts a price of US$3 million on their heads. If it's not paid, they will be killed. And the Australian government does not pay ransoms.
After more than a year of stalled negotiations, Nigel's family takes matters into their own hands. They go against government advice, scarifying their livelihoods, their houses and personal lives to bring the hostages home. Meanwhile, the kidnappers are losing patience. Brutalised, shackled, not knowing when or how the situation will end, Nigel faces the fight of his life.
This is a story about what it takes to survive, and how far a family will go for freedom, whatever the price.
The Price of Life: The true story of an Australian held to ransom for 462 days.
Written by Nigel Brennan, Nicole Bonney and Kellie Brennan.
Captured by terrorists, kept in solitary confinement, guarded by men with AK47s and little respect for life.
Could you survive it?
Bundaberg photojournalist Nigel Brennan travels to Somalia with Canadian reporter Amanda Lindhout. They are abducted by a criminal gang, that puts a price of US$3 million on their heads. If it's not paid, they will be killed. And the Australian government does not pay ransoms.
After more than a year of stalled negotiations, Nigel's family takes matters into their own hands. They go against government advice, scarifying their livelihoods, their houses and personal lives to bring the hostages home. Meanwhile, the kidnappers are losing patience. Brutalised, shackled, not knowing when or how the situation will end, Nigel faces the fight of his life.
This is a story about what it takes to survive, and how far a family will go for freedom, whatever the price.
“Imbued with rare levels of personal revelation and honesty.”
-Sydney Morning Herald
GOODREADS REVIEWS
“Spell binding! … It is an amazing journey, truly inspiring!”
“Very touching and thought-provoking.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book.”
“A gripping read.”
“Would HIGHLY recommend.”
“I love this book… Detailed and touching.”
“A gripping story.”
Reader Reviews
“The strength of this book is in the collaboration between Nigel, Nicky and Kellie to get it written, and to tell the story of that 15 months from their different perspectives. The change of scenes and action and emotions makes it a page-turner.”
Craig Berkman
“Could not put this book down. This is a story that will stick with you. Definitely not for the faint of heart but definitely worth the read.”
Kate Laporta
“I started the breath-holding read with a great longing for all the details on Nigel’s incredible experience as a journalist held hostage in Somalia and what his family went through before getting him released. And the book doesn’t let me down from the first minute I got my hand on it.”
Haze Fan